Chinas, a Second Generation Story () is a 2023 Spanish drama film directed by Arantxa Echevarría which stars alongside Shiman Yang, Xinyi Ye, and Ella Qiu alongside Pablo Molinero, Leonor Watling, and Carolina Yuste.

Plot

Set in Usera, the plot follows the stories of a 9-year-old girl of Chinese parents (Lucía), her older teenage sister (Claudia), and another 9-year-old adopted girl of Chinese origin (Xiang).

Chinas, a Second Generation Story

Cast

Production

The film is a Tvtec Servicios Audiovisuales, Lazona Producciones, and Hojalata Films AIE production, with the participation of RTVE, Orange, Movistar Plus+ and backing from ICAA. Shooting locations included Usera.

Chinas, a Second Generation Story

Release

The film was programmed to have its premiere in a RTVE gala of the 71st San Sebastián International Film Festival, screening on 27 September 2023. Distributed by A Contracorriente Films, it was released theatrically in Spain on 6 October 2023.

Chinas, a Second Generation Story

See also

List of Spanish films of 2023

References

Spanish drama films

Spanish-language drama films

Films set in Madrid

Films shot in Madrid

Spanish coming-of-age drama films

Films about sisters

2020s Spanish-language films

2020s Spanish films

2023 drama films

2020s coming-of-age drama films